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Monsieur Verdoux
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Monsieur Verdoux

1947-08-27 · 124 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Crime · Drama

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

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Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Production companies
Charles Chaplin Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
Mady CorrellMady CorrellMona Verdoux
Allison RoddanAllison RoddanPeter Verdoux
Robert LewisRobert LewisMaurice Bottello
Audrey BetzAudrey BetzMartha Bottello
Martha RayeMartha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
Ada MayAda MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
Isobel ElsomIsobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMarie's Maid
Helene HeighHelene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
Margaret HoffmanLydia Floray
Marilyn NashMarilyn NashThe Girl
Irving BaconIrving BaconPierre Couvais
Edwin MillsJean Couvais
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacCarlotta Couvais
Almira SessionsAlmira SessionsLena Couvais
Eula MorganPhoebe Couvais
Bernard NedellBernard NedellPrefect of Police
Charles EvansCharles EvansDetective Morrow
William FrawleyWilliam FrawleyJean La Salle

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